August 16 Soggy Sunday With Severe Storms And Flooding More Likely West

Key Points:

• Multiple rounds of rain are expected today, with a Flood Watch in effect until midnight for Western Maryland due to potential rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with some areas possibly receiving 3 to 5 inches, raising concerns about flooding especially west of Baltimore and south of Washington, DC.
• The risk of severe storms is highest in Western Maryland and south of Washington, DC, with a possibility of the flood watch being expanded eastward into Central Maryland; however, forecast models have shown variability, so these outcomes are potential rather than certain.
• Weather conditions will improve on Monday with mostly sunny skies and a chance of a thunderstorm later in the day, followed by dry and sunny conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday; thunderstorms are expected to return on Thursday.
• The report includes additional information on climate data for Baltimore, ongoing drought conditions with a significant rainfall deficit since 2024, and highlights a successful fundraising event supporting families facing childhood cancer.
• The meteorologist acknowledges personal challenges with dyslexia, emphasizing transparency about occasional typos and forecasting uncertainties, while maintaining commitment to providing accurate weather information.